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Assuming good intentions here, but it is incredibly naive to not anticipate how this could lead to greater division and negative user interactions. If a user ca
by etempleton 5y ago
Assuming good intentions here, but it is incredibly naive to not anticipate how this could lead to greater division and negative user interactions. If a user can sort by race they can also effectively create a suppression list for other races limiting exposure to new perspectives and ideas.
Humans have an inate desire to sort and categorize, but I find it backwards and dehumanizing to do so for people. I understand there is value for race and gender minorities and allies to find and support each other, but by creating labels you express your differences rather than comonalities. It is in our commonalities where we relate and find compassion for each other. When differences are highlighted in such binary terms we all become characitures of our true selves.
- foobiter 5y agoEquality isn’t about ignoring differences like race, it’s about being able to recognize differences while accepting them as equally valid. The oppression of race positive spaces can have a negative impact, despite the good intention. This is an issue women also commonly deal with. Whether or not the space stays positive or is used to discriminate is incredibly challenging, for sure.